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Electronic games are games run by computer technology. They are also called video games. People play electronic games on personal computers, in video arcades, and on home electronic game systems. The home systems are called consoles. Console games are played using a handheld device usually connected to a television. People may play electronic games alone or with others.

A hugely popular form of entertainment, electronic games are games run by computer technology. They are also called video games. The appeal of electronic games has grown as the technology used to produce them has advanced, offering players increasingly sophisticated graphics and sound. Electronic games are played on personal computers, home video consoles connected to television sets, arcade consoles, handheld devices, and even cell phones.